An Insidious Drug on the Rise in Anchorage
In Anchorage, use of an insidious drug is on the rise, while treatment programs for addicts are squeezed for funds to treat clients.
Ellen...
CIRI Aiming to Help Railbelt Energy Needs
Cook Inlet Regional, Incorporated, or CIRI, an Alaska Native Corporation on Friday added another piece to help fill the long-term energy needs of...
Fairbanks Formally Welcomes Back Stryker Brigade
The Stryker Brigade Combat team based out of Ft.Wainwright was formally welcomed home at a ceremony in Fairbanks on Thursday.
Dan Bross, KUAC –...
State Rep. Coghill to Fill Vacant Senate Seat
North Pole Representative John Coghill (R) has been chosen to replace Republican Gene Therriault in the state Senate.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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Federal Workers in Alaska Could Get “Locality Pay”
Federal workers in Alaska may soon start getting what’s called “locality pay” instead of a COLA, or Cost of Living Adjustment.
Libby Casey, APRN...
Bethel Overturns Alcohol Restrictions
In Bethel, voters have overturned alcohol restrictions in place since 1977. The election results are unofficial, but if they stand, Bethel will no...
Mat-Su, Homer Say No to Sales Tax
Municipalities across the state held elections yesterday. In the Mat-Su Borough voters defeated a three percent sales tax/property tax cap proposition by a...
Parnell Wants to Expand College Opportunities
Governor Parnell (R) wants to make a college education available to more Alaskans. In a speech to Anchorage High School Students on...
Scientists Predict Ice-Free Summers for Arctic
The latest data on Arctic Sea ice shows thicker, second-year ice has grown – but scientists say the Arctic is still likely on...
Doctors Meet with Obama to Show Support for Health Plan
A doctor from Dillingham met with President Barack Obama at the White House today. Dr. Paul Davis was part of a group of...
Kodiak Responses to Typhoons Hitting Philippines
A second typhoon has hit the Philippines, taking lives and homes, and destroying crops right before harvest time. In Kodiak there’s an effort...
Lone Methadone Clinic in Anchorage Halts New Admissions
The only methadone clinic in Anchorage is so overcrowded its turning away pregnant women. The Narcotic Drug Treatment center downtown has 87 patients...
Health Care of Kids Getting More Support
Health Care for children is rising in importance for next year’s legislative session. Bills that would increase participation in the Denali Kid Care...
Transportation Legislators Tour YK Delta
The House Transportation Committee made a three-village tour of the Yukon-K Delta this week. Six Legislators, travelled with Transportation officials to assess the...
Loss of Rudder Doomed Fishing Vessel Last Year
The loss of a rudder appears to have caused the fishing vessel Alaska Ranger to take on water, and sink in the...
Somoans Gather to Mourn Disaster Victims
Somoans in Anchorage are gathering in homes and churches today to comfort each other as they watch the devastation play out on their...
White House Defending Decision on Territorial Guard
The Defense Department is defending the Obama Administration’s opposition to funding pensions for Alaska Territorial Guard members who served during World War II....
State Making Final Plans to Distribute Swine Flu Vaccine
The state is making final plans right now on how it will distribute that vaccine as soon as it begins receiving the first batch....
Anchorage Attorney Walker Announces Gubernatorial Bid
Anchorage attorney Bill Walker on Monday added his name to the list of contenders for the GOP nomination for governor. Walker is...
University Students To See Steady Tuition Hikes
Students at University of Alaska campuses are facing a steady rise in tuition through the year 2012. Despite a plea from student leaders...